Stretch of A12 RE-OPENED after multi-vehicle crash closed both carriageways
A stretch of the A12 between Junctions 23 and 24 near Witham has re-opened, following a multi-vehicle crash earlier this afternoon.
Farleigh Hospice celebrates 20th anniversary in purpose-built home
Farleigh Hospice is celebrating 20 years since it moved into its purpose-built home in Chelmsford.
Man and woman in their 80s who died in Essex home named by police
Essex Police have named the man and woman in their 80s who sadly died at an residence on Catchpole Lane in Great Totham.
Essex Police officer to face misconduct hearing over alleged bail breaches
An Essex Police officer is due to face a misconduct hearing over a series of alleged breaches of bail linked to serious offences.
Major stretch of A12 CLOSED due to multi-vehicle crash
A stretch of the A12 is currently blocked near Kelvedon, Essex, following a multi-vehicle collision, with long delays building in the area.
Coroner concludes inquest into death of 'well-liked' police officer who died on A12
Mathew Parker, 43, from Loughton, was travelling at about 96mph on November 19 last year between Margaretting and Ingatestone
Witham Music Festival returning to River Walk this summer
The Witham Music Festival is returning this summer with free live music, food and family activities.
Manhunt launched for convicted rapist who fled whilst on bail
A convicted rapist who failed to attend his trial at Chelmsford after being released on court bail is still on the run.
Relaunched Witham Open Gardens raises £1,000 for Alzheimer's Society
The newly relaunched Witham Open Gardens event raised more than £1,000 for the Alzheimer's Society.
Police footage shows Henry Nowak's killer telling 'wicked lies' after murder
Further police body-worn video footage has been released showing Vickrum Digwa lying to officers that he had been “racially attacked” by Henry Nowak.
Heartfelt tribute to 'extraordinary' girl one year after Chalkwell Park tragedy
The parents of a seven-year-old girl who tragically died after a tree collapsed in Chalkwell Park have spoken publicly ahead of the first anniversary.
I spent the hottest day of the year out in England’s oldest city
Colchester has been around for nearly two millennia — England’s oldest recorded town, and once a Roman capital.
Essex asylum hotel to close as 20 sites shutting across UK
A Chelmsford asylum hotel used to house asylum seekers has closed as part of a wider Government push to end the use of hotels across the UK.
5 of the best villages in Essex for a picturesque weekend walk
Here are some of the best villages in Essex for a picturesque weekend walk while the sun is shining.
All the Essex garden centres closed or shutting early due to 'unbearable' heat
Garden centres are closing early or shutting for the day (June 26) as soaring temperatures make working conditions "unbearable" due to the heat.
Essex school to close for over two weeks due to lightning strike
A school has been closed after a lightning strike caused a fire and led to an environmental clean of an area containing asbestos.
Wethersfield Asylum Centre to expand and remain in operation beyond 2027
Wethersfield Asylum Reception Centre is set to remain in operation beyond 2027 and expand by 55 per cent, the Home Office has confirmed.
Recap: Updates as schools closed and trains cancelled amid 'extreme' heat
Several schools and businesses are closed today and trains are cancelled as heat disruption across Essex continues.
Inside controversial waste management plant that could transform tomato growing
Indaver's integrated waste management facility (IMWF) at Rivenhall has been highly talked about for years – but what’s going on inside?
Seaside coming to public gardens with sand, brass band and ice cream
Families are being invited to swap the seaside for the park this weekend with an extra dose of summer with sandcastles and live brass.
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